Sweet & Spicy Elote Chicken Tacos
These tacos combine tender sweet-spicy chicken with a creamy Mexican-style elote (street corn) topping made with corn, lime, yogurt/mayo, cilantro, and a little honey. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with cheese, herbs, lime, and crunchy extras, they’re the perfect mix of juicy, creamy, fresh, and tangy.Mediterranean-friendly ingredients like yogurt, herbs, and olive oil keep this dish lighter while still tasting indulgent!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Serves: 3–4 people (10–12 tacos)
Ingredients
For the Sweet & Spicy Chicken
400–500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp lime juice
For the Creamy Elote Corn Topping
1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp lime juice
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija
1–2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
Salt & pepper
For Assembly
10–12 small tortillas
Extra feta or cheese
Lime wedges
Extra cilantro/parsley
Optional: pickled onions, avocado slices, shredded cabbage
Instructions
1. Make the Elote Corn Topping
If using fresh or frozen corn, sauté 3–4 minutes in a pan until lightly golden.
In a bowl, mix:
corn
mayo or Greek yogurt
honey
lime juice
chili powder
feta
cilantro
pinch of salt & pepper
Stir well and refrigerate to chill. This makes it creamy and flavorful!
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil + butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add:
honey
sweet chili sauce
soy sauce
paprika
cumin
lime juice
Stir and simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and coats the chicken.
Non-spicy option: Use ONLY sweet chili sauce (mild) + honey.
3. Warm the Tortillas
Heat tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a towel for 20 seconds.
4. Assemble the Tacos
In each tortilla:
Add a scoop of sweet & spicy chicken.
Add a generous amount of the creamy elote topping.
Top with:
feta or cotija
cilantro
lime squeeze
optional: avocado, pickled onions, or cabbage for crunch
Serve warm and fresh!
Notes & Tips
No-spice version: Skip chili powder and use mild sweet chili sauce only.
Extra creaminess: Add 1 tbsp cream cheese to the elote mix.
Extra sweetness: Increase honey by 1 tsp.
Healthier version: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Corn upgrade: Char the corn in a skillet for smoky flavor.
Protein swap: Works great with shrimp, ground chicken, or tofu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes! Shred it and toss in the sweet-chili sauce until heated.
Q2: Can I use frozen corn?
Absolutely—toast it in a pan first for the best flavor.
Q3: Can these be meal-prepped?
Yes, but keep components separate.
Assemble fresh so tortillas don’t get soggy.
Q4: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—skip feta and use dairy-free yogurt.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 165
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 6 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 210 mg